The worldwide data management software market is massive (According to IDC, the worldwide database software market, which it refers to as the database management systems software market, was forecasted to be approximately $82 billion in 2023 growing to approximately $137 billion in 2027. This represents a 14% compound annual growth rate). At MongoDB we are transforming industries and empowering developers to build amazing apps that people use every day. We are the leading developer data platform and the first database provider to IPO in over 20 years. Join our team and be at the forefront of innovation and creativity.

MongoDB Professional Services (PS) works with customers of all shapes and sizes, in all verticals, from tier-1 banks to small web startups, on a variety of exciting use cases. This role solves technically sophisticated problems, gains incredible cross-stack experience, works with top-notch people in the business, networks with industry leaders, and sees new places - all in a day’s work!

MongoDB PS exists to support the development of our customers’ vision, accelerate customers’ time to value, and drive a multitude of customer adoption scenarios – from building new solutions to modernizing legacy applications or migrating to cloud. Our consulting solutions ensure that organizations get the best out of MongoDB.

As the Senior Project Manager, you will work in conjunction with the team’s Technical Lead to lead a small Agile team responsible for migrating a customer’s legacy Java application to a modern cloud-based architecture running on MongoDB. The team will use the latest genAI tools and approaches to accelerate the migration process. You will also be responsible for liaising with customers and internal stakeholders, managing concerns and potential resolutions, and guiding the team towards success. The Agile team will be required to be innovative in deriving solutions to unseen challenges, and you will foster a culture of innovation and collaboration within the team. 

This role can be based remotely in Central or Mountain time zones, or in a flexible working model if near an office location.

• Agile mindset with an understanding of SCRUM/Kanban processes
• Able to support a project team consisting of onsite, co-located and remote team members
• Be able to proactively identify and remove impediments
• Manage project risks and issues
• Define and refine project team’s “Way of Working”
• Streamline communications between the project team and project stakeholders
• Able to manage expectations of project stakeholders, where the majority are leaders within the organization
• Operate in a small, dynamic, fast-growing team, able to be self-sufficient with an ability to have a can-do attitude and make oneself accountable
• Act as a liaison between the customer, project team and the rest of MongoDB (sales, customer success, support, product and engineering) throughout an engagement
• Create plans and priorities for both project delivery and customer resources. Guide customer as well as project team members to a successful business outcome by managing the client relationship and setting and managing customer expectations during implementations 
• Establish and lead recurring project status or governance meetings, including preparation of materials and working with customer project manager and key internal and external stakeholders to review key project information and maintain visibility and accountability
• Periodically report, in a concise and actionable manner, project status both internally as well as to the customer and document project progress as per established best practices (meeting minutes, project plan updates, weekly status reports)
• Manage escalations or critical situations
• Assist with scoping of solution and project scope definition
• Adopt a consultative and prescriptive approach that inspires trust and confidence
• Be intrigued by the possibilities of genAI to assist in accelerating the delivery of projects

• 5+ years of project management experience with enterprise-scale software solutions, large-scale software engineering or consulting services delivery experience preferred
• Excellent customer interaction and presentation skills (ability to present to different audiences and bring the message across in a concise, professional manner) 
• Demonstrated belief in the power of stakeholder management and communications; track record of affecting change through stakeholder engagement
• Services delivery experience with development or operation teams is a plus
• Ability to travel and work on customer sites for a number of continuous weeks

• Experience as a SCRUM master
• Experience in managing projects with a high degree of uncertainty (research and innovation)
• Experience in delivering software development projects (ideally modernization of a legacy application)
• Experience with JIRA / Project tools

To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!

MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.

MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

MongoDB’s base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB’s total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.